Monthly Archives: August 2010
Slade Re-Schedule Concert After Dave Hill Suffers Stroke
Foot Stomping Slade has had to pull out from their gig at the Riviera International Conference Centre Torquay on the 14th August! Organised by My Glitterballs Promotions Limited the concert has been cancelled following the news that Dave Hill co-founder of Slade suffered a minor stroke whilst on tour in Germany.
“Dave is devastated that he is not going to play in the Bay in 2 weeks’ time particularly as he was born in the local area and recently had a nostalgic trip down memory lane when he revisited his birthplace at Flete House in Ermington. It was a very minor stroke and I am delighted to say that Dave is doing fine and is well on the road to a full recovery. Doctor’s orders are, however, that he needs a few weeks off to fully rest and recuperate to ensure he is fighting fit for future tour dates. The fantastic news is that Slade are determined not to let the Torquay fans down and are to re-schedule a new date in December subject to availability. To have Slade play live at Christmas will be absolutely mind blowing.” says John Ross of My Glitterballs Promotions Limited.
Local Glamrock fans should not be too disheartened as John Ross has secured the legendary Glitter Band to play at the RICC on the 14th August supported by Heroes. The Glitter Band were the original musicians who backed Gary Glitter on his hit records under the direction of the late great Mike Leander and then went on to have a string of international Top 10 hits in their own right, including Angel Face, Goodbye My Love and Let’s Get Together Again.
“Tickets sales for Slade were going extremely well and I didn’t want to disappoint the Glitterballs Glam Rock fans so I am very excited to announce that The Glitter Band has stepped into the breach. They are supported by Heroes who are one of the few bands that can capture the energy and attitude of New Wave and turn it into one hell of a good live show! Martin Nicholls of ESW Solutions is doing the production and also acting as DJ so it still has all the promise of an amazing night out and Glamrock revival lives on and the good news is that tickets will now be reduced to just £10.00 so it’s a not to be missed event.”
If you have booked advanced tickets for the former Slade performance or require further information on The Glitter Band Concert @ the RICC Torquay on the 14th August please contact:
T: 01803 299992 or visit www.myglitterballs.com
Event dates for 2010:
- The Glitter Band – August 14th @ RICC Torquay
- Alvin Stardust – November 19th @ The Princess Theatre, Torquay
- Christmas Glam Rock Glitterballs Special – December 3rd @ RICC Torquay with BC Sweet (original backing band) and The Glitter Band together with RST Roadshow and The Ziggiz
- Slade – Date and venue TBC in December
Torquay’s Dinosaur World
It’s A Roaring Success!
Torquay’s Dinosaur World is an amazing all new visitor attraction bringing the dinosaurs roaring to life!
Come and see the best in mind blowing models, fascinating fossils and scaled down dinosaur scenes from all over the world!
Get up close and personal with a Triceratops Skull! Marvel at the world’s first dinosaur with venomous fangs! Come face to face with the king of the dinosaurs, our T-Rex!
You’ll learn incredible things. Brilliant displays guide you through the astounding dinosaur details and quizzes and drawing challenges are all just part of the fun.
What others say:
“I thought it was great for the kids! They really had fun and learned a lot too. They even got to ride a dino!” Angela Brobyn
“Definately go! I’ve been with my kids and want to go again while they are at school so I can spend time taking it all in, we very much enjoyed it!” Sue Parsons
For more information give us a call on 01803 298779 or visit http://www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Nightclub: Audio
Nightclub Audio, Paignton’s Premiere Night Time Venue is all about a great night out.
Boasting two rooms, providing top entertainment for all the people of Paignton. With two bars, plus for those who like to try something a little different a cocktail & shooters bar and also has its own chill out room. With a friendly team of Door & Bar Staff, Audio guarantees you an unforgettable night out to remember. Audio is the forefront of Paignton’s nightlife and is the place to see and be seen.
Since opening in May, Audio has gone from strength to strength becoming Paignton’s Premiere night time venue, offering a safe, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for the people of Paignton. Whilst working
closely with other venues in the town, we are proud that we operate a zero tolerance and challenge 25 door entry policy ensuring that any underage or trouble makers do not gain admittance furthering our safe, relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
On Fridays and Saturdays the areas best DJ’s, residents Jason Corey, Jez Staples, Neil Davis, Nigel & The Smurf take to the decks mixing it up for your weekend entertainment.
Each with there own personal style which guarantees all genre’s and musical tastes are catered for.
On Fridays all drinks are £1.99 till 1am, Saturdays all drinks £1.99 until midnight with an early doors free entry policy on both nights.
Doors open 10pm until 3am, please attend early as to avoid disappointment.
The club also hosts many special events including the areas best comedy nights with a wide range of top comedians from around the country. Also special guest celebrity appearances, themed nights, karaoke and many more (please check advertising for details). The club is also available or private hire (please ring for information).
Nightclub Audio is for you – the people, so if there is anything you would like to see at Audio please let us know and we will do everything we can to cater for your requests.
If you haven’t been in to see us yet, you’re missing out. So we look forward to seeing you soon.
Nightclub Audio – Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DS. Info Hotline – 07850 369469
Splashdown @ Quaywest
Summer’s here and the only splashing we want to see is at Splashdown @ Quaywest, none of this miserable wet stuff falling from the skies; it’s time to enjoy the best the English Riviera has to offer on those long, lazy summer days, just kick back and relax by Goodrington beach or better still put a great big fat smile on your face at the biggest outdoor waterpark in the UK, open every day ‘til 5th September and weekends in September too!
Choose from eight fantastic rides; from tumbling tyre rides, to twisting body slides and the full on adrenaline rush of the “Devil’s Drop”, a towering near vertical plunge. Heated water, great views, Café, toddler splash area and a swimming pool, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Being right on the beach at Goodrington Sands means that you can have a fantastic day out by the sea as well as flumin’ good time. It’s a great place for sandcastles and rockpooling at low-tide. Tuck into some great food at The Octopus at the Octagon and delicious Marshfield ice-cream sundaes, a proper taste of summer. Need new swimmers, a stick of rock or postcard for granny? Visit the Sunrise Beach and Snack store for all you need for a great British seaside day out. -
Slide into the great outdoors with a trip to Splashdown@Quaywest this summer.
Devon Art Fair @ Riviera Centre
With an extensive list of confirmed galleries coming to the beautiful English Riviera resort of Torquay this October for the inaugural Devon Art Fair there is sure to be something to suit all tastes and budgets at what will be the largest and most prestigious event of its type ever to be held in the South West.
Forty-four unique galleries from throughout the UK will descend on the Riviera International Conference Centre, bringing with them an eclectic mix of fine, modern and contemporary artworks for visitors to the fair to admire and purchase.
All work for sale at the fair is original and vetted by the organisers to ensure quality, authenticity and originality and they are confident that visitors to the fair will be highly impressed with not only the quality of the work being shown by the selected galleries but also with the galleries themselves and the knowledge and enthusiasm they show for their represented artists.
The fair truly is an art buyers dream and the perfect opportunity to start or enhance their very own collection of original artworks.
The diversity of work on display will appeal to a wide audience with not only paintings and sculpture on sale but also photography, glass, ceramics, drawings andhand made prints by some of the top artists in the world.
All artworks on show at the fair are available to buy and take home immediately with prices ranging from as little as £75 and rising to more than £50,000. Many of the exhibiting galleries at the fair will be offering interest free credit through the Arts Councils “Own Art” scheme making buying artwork easier and more affordable than ever before.
The 2010 Devon Art Fair is open to the public from the 1st to 3rd October at the Riviera International Conference Centre, located just off the seafront by Torre Abbey Meadows. Tickets for the public opening days are
priced at £6.00. Concessions are available at £4.00 and children under 16 are free if accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 11am daily. Tickets for the charity preview evening and champagne reception which takes place
on Thursday 30th September from 6:30pm to 9:30pm are priced at £10 per person with all proceeds going to local charities.
Further information on the event including a full list of exhibint galleries can also be found at www.devonartfair.com or by calling 01875 819595
Warrior Hordes Descend on Museum
Stunning arms & armour, costumes and props from some of the biggest Hollywood blockbuster movies makes Torquay Museum’s Summer Exhibition, Way of the Warrior – Gladiator to Soldier, a must-see
experience for families and film buffs alike.
The exhibition runs from 23rd June – 8th September and will include weapons and costumes from epic films such as Gladiator, 300, The Last Samurai, Saving Private Ryan, King Arthur and Kingdom of heaven, to name but a few.
This will be a truly hands-on exhibition for all the family, with replica arms & armour and film costumes that can be handled and worn, including medieval and World War II helmets, knight’s gauntlets, a Roman shield, a rifle and chainmail.
The highlight of the exhibition will be iconic armour worn by Russell Crowe (General Maximus) and Joaquin Phoenix (Emperor Commodus) from Gladiator, never before displayed outside of London, together with other props and costumes from the film.
Ancient arms & armour, including a Greek helmet over 2,500 years old and Samurai armour, will also be on display.
There will be a Kids’ Corner with activities specifically designed for children.
A walking, talking warrior dressed in replica arms and armour will be wandering the corridors of the Museum on most days, ready to welcome visitors to the exhibition.
Visitors can even win a replica of Russell Crowe’s breathtaking helmet from the film Gladiator.
A series of family-friendly events is planned during the course of the exhibition – more details will appear on the Museum’s website – www.torquaymuseum.org
Torquay Museum is open all year, Monday to Saturday, from 10am – 5pm, and Sunday afternoons July to September 1.30pm – 5pm.
Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HF, tel: 01803 293975
www.torquaymuseum.org
LemonFest Music Festival 2010
Yes that’s right, we can finally reveal our initial line-up for Lemonfest 2010!!
Headlining this year’s event will be none other than re-formed rock hit makers Reef!
With such classics as the anthem ‘Place Your Hands’ and number 1 album ‘Glow’ Accompanying Reef will be local favourites ‘The Quails and Cosmo Jarvis’ both acts having been on a roll ever since supporting Muse at last year’s ‘A seaside rendezvous’
The Quails have recently launched their new album ‘The Master of Imperfection’ at Torquay‘s Riviera Centre and are set for a big 2010. Cosmo Jarvis is also in for a big year, with performances at the Camden Crawl, The Great Escape Festival and the Isle of Wight to name a few.
Totnes born Ben Howard will be providing a different angle to the festival. The popular singer has most recently toured with Jason Mraz and Xavier Rudd and has built up a huge following after a string of impressive world tours
They will be joined by London electro group ‘My Tiger My Timing’, who are featuring at Radio 1‘s One big weekend this year. Also, electronic rock and roll band ‘The Bibelots’, who recently returned from the Snowbombing festival in Austria, drawing plaudits from such stars as John McClure of Reverend and the Makers. Both these bands have a very bright future indeed.
Two new acts have just been added to the line-up – Tiffany Page is signed to Mercury Records and has recently released her first single ‘On Your Head’ to much critical acclaim, subsequently achieving lots of national airplay on BBC Radio 2, Absolute Radio & Heart FM.
Also appearing will be The Paddingtons! The band have just released a new E.P which was produced by ‘Dirty Pretty Things’ guitarist Anthony Rossomando and band mate Didz Hamond and mixed by ‘Super Furry Animals’ and ‘Belle and Sebastian’ producer Tony Doogan. ‘The Lady Boy Tapes’ EP will feature 5 new tracks including a duet with Mouldy Peaches legend Adam Green.
There will also be lots to do inside the festival – from games and events to food and clothing stalls and of course there will be a number of bars in place around the site for you to responsibly drink at during the day!
Eevent will be held on September 18th 2010 @ Newton Abbot Racecourse. Gates open at 12pm.
For more information visit www.lemonfest.co.uk
Occombe Music Festival
Laura White – Saturday
In November 08, Laura’s exit from the Xfactor was named the ‘biggest controversy in TV history’, with over 50,000 people petitioning for her return. Laura released her debut single in late 2009, toured the UK supporting Peter Andre in early 2010 and is currently working on her debut album.
The Quails – Sunday
In 2009 The Quails were chosen to open for Muse on the first night of their Resistance Tour in Teignmouth and were featured as part of a BBC3 documentary about the gig. They also supported The Kooks at The Eden Project and Motorhead on the main stage at The Bulldog Bash. The Quails are confirmed for 18 festivals in 2010, including Glastonbury and The Huw Stephens stage at Latitude.
Plus performances by …
Saturday: BBC New Talent award-winner Afrika Fuentes; Best Male Soloist & People’s Choice Award Winner Vince Freeman; 6 piece rock/soul band Sophie Mendoza & the Sonic Blue; Devon singer/songwriter Steve Shabytah, young South Devon band The Innocence.
Sunday: Blackdown Steel Band; local band The Iconyx – recent finalists in Channel 4’s Evo Music Rooms; Rock/Blues band The Fortunate Sons; Regular festival favourite Maria Jordan; 3 piece power trio The Indie Killers; top funk/soul band Session One We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the advertised programme without notification
For festival details & to find out about free buses to the event see www.occombemusicfestival.co.uk or call 01803 606035
The Moody Blues – Live @ Plymouth Pavilions
The Moody Blues for forty years have been one of the most enduring and consistent groups in the world. Their remarkable music has enthralled generations of fans since the 1960’s and their recorded legacy contains some of the most important and ground breaking work in the history of popular music, having generated over 55 million sales throughout the world. The Moody Blues – Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge – carry on their magical musical legacy from generation to generation, year after year. “I suppose that it is our songs, and the way we interpret them that has seen us travel so far,” says Justin Hayward. “It means so much to us that some of our recordings have really meant something to people.
The legacy of The Moody Blues continues to live on, as the band tours throughout the world, delighting their loyal fans. “We found early success in an era when freedom of expression was everything,” says Justin Hayward. “Then it became important for us to capture that moment of inspiration and that spark of magic that we had found through song writing and recording, and to re-live it with an audience every time we go on stage. It’s a feeling that I personally never want to give up having. We’re so glad to still be on this journey”
A legendary band with an enviable repertoire and reputation, The Moody Blues remain one of the top-grossing album and touring bands in existence.
Graeme Edge explains the cont – inuing popularity of the group thus; “It’s all about the music. The music is everything for us. We’ve always put the music before anything else, and that’s why I think we’ve been able to endure for so long.”
The Moody Blues are coming down to Plymouth Pavilions on the 8th September Tickets cost £37.50
For more information check out the website www.plymouthpavilions.com
To book tickets contact the Box Office on 0845 146 1460
They will also be at
- Cardiff, St David’s Hall on Friday 10th September
- Bristol Hippodrome on Wednesday 22nd September
- Bournemouth BIC on Thursday 23rd September
Check out The Moody Blues website www.moodyblues.co.uk for more information